Gender Differences in Preoperative Anxiety and the Association with Early Maladaptive Schemas: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study
: This study did not support the hypothesis that EMSs independently predict preoperative anxiety, representing a null result with respect to EMS prediction. The primary finding was a significant gender difference, with females reporting higher preoperative anxiety. Clinicians should prioritize gender-sensitive preoperative screening. Future research should explore potential moderating factors and use prospective, multicenter designs.
Authors
- Ahmed Hashem El‐Monshed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0085-4685)
- Wafa Hamad Almegewly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8582-4708)
- Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3437-3764)
- Omima Mohamed Ibrahim Morsy
- Laila saad mahmoud
- Mira Naguib Abdelrazek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7235-9340)
- Shadaid Alanezi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6667-5150)
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Mansoura University (EG)
- Damanhour University (EG)
- Riyadh Elm University (SA)
- University of Hafr Al-Batin (SA)
- Alexandria University (EG)
- University College of Bahrain (BH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14081054
- Primary Topic
- Music Therapy and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00